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The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations is Marseille’s signature museum, combining major exhibitions with striking modern architecture on the waterfront.
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$107
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille will cost around $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
It's difficult to get from Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille without transferring at least once.
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876542Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $188 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille costing on average $228 (€187).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Flight takes on average 5h 48m.
The journey is about 1h 25m faster (2h 45m by train vs 4h 10m by car) and roughly $44 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($74 (€61) vs $118 (€96)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9826+ 876542+ 889425 | 12:48 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 4h50 | 5:38 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2 transfers | |
9830+ 889431 | 3:48 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 3h00 | 6:48 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
12177+ 895855 | 4:43 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 3h06 | 7:49 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
9580+ 895857 | 6:43 PM Bourg-en-Bresse station | 3h08 | 9:51 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bourg-en-Bresse to Marseille run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 10:06 PM |
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A scenic coastal road and promenade with sweeping Mediterranean views, especially popular for sunset walks and social-media photography.
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Moderate by French standards. Budget eats are manageable, but hotels and waterfront dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Locals may round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxis.
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